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Luther Olsen was born on 26 February, 1951 in Berlin, Wisconsin, U.S., is an American politician. Discover Luther Olsen's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 73 years old?
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73 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Pisces |
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26 February, 1951 |
| Birthday |
26 February |
| Birthplace |
Berlin, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Nationality |
Berlin
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He is a member of famous politician with the age 73 years old group.
Luther Olsen Height, Weight & Measurements
At 73 years old, Luther Olsen height not available right now. We will update Luther Olsen's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Luther Olsen's Wife?
His wife is Joan Wade
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Joan Wade |
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Luther Olsen Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Luther Olsen worth at the age of 73 years old? Luther Olsen’s income source is mostly from being a successful politician. He is from Berlin. We have estimated Luther Olsen's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Under Review |
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Timeline
Luther S. Olsen (born February 26, 1951) is an American politician and former member of the Wisconsin Legislature.
Olsen was born on February 26, 1951, in Berlin, Wisconsin.
In 1969, he graduated from Berlin High School.
In 1973, he earned a B.S. from the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
In 1976, he was elected to the Berlin School District Board, and was named President of the School Board in 1986.
In 1994, he was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly.
He won re-election in 1996, 1998, 2000, and 2002.
He left the board in 1997.
In 2004, he was elected the Wisconsin Senate and re-election 2008.
His current Senate district is much more conservative than the state as a whole.
A Republican, he served 16 years in the Wisconsin State Senate (2005–2021) and ten years in the Wisconsin State Assembly (1994–2005).
In the 2008 presidential election, Democrat Barack Obama narrowly won with 52%, while he won statewide with 57%.
In the 2010 Wisconsin gubernatorial election, Republican Scott Walker won with 57%, while he won statewide with 53%.
Olsen was one of several Wisconsin state senators to survive the 2011 Wisconsin Senate recall elections.
In Luther's political career prior to 2011, he had never faced a Democratic party opponent.
In the 2011 Wisconsin judicial election, Republican David Prosser won the district with 55%, while winning statewide with just 50%.
Olsen was the target of an active recall effort as part of the 2011 Wisconsin protests.
On March 2, 2011, the "Committee to Recall Olsen" officially registered with the Wisconsin Government Accountability Board.
On April 18, 2011, organizers filed petitions containing roughly 24,000 signatures to recall Olsen.
If more than 14,733 of those signatures are found valid, a recall election will ensue.
On April 21, 2011, State Representative Fred Clark (D - Baraboo) announced his candidacy against Olsen in a possible recall election.
In late May 2011, the Wisconsin Government Accountability Board verified petitions against Olsen, overruling his challenges.
The recall election was held on August 9, 2011.
Olsen emphasized his pro-education record during his 17-year political career.
He defended the $1 billion cut to public education in the 2011 budget as necessary "cuts that needed to be done."
Olsen defeated State Rep. Fred Clark with 52% of the vote.
During the 2011 Wisconsin protests regarding Governor Walker's budget repair bill, Olsen described the bill as "pretty radical" and mentioned that he had reservations regarding voting for collective bargaining repeal.
Olsen ultimately voted for the bill.
In 2011, One Wisconsin Now filed an ethics complaint against Olsen with the Government Accountability Board.
The complaint alleged that Olsen inserted language into a bill in order to financially help his wife.
Olsen's wife, Joan Wade, responded to the complaint by calling it 'ridiculous.'
Olsen was chairman of the Education Committee.
He was also a member of the Finance, Insurance and Housing, and Finance committees.
